Documentary Screenings San Francisco

Sundays Pick-Up Soccer in Marina Green

Lace up your cleats and join us for a pickup soccer game every Sunday at Marina Green. All skill levels are welcome — come enjoy the bay views, get a good workout, and meet some new people. Bring water, sunscreen, and cleats. * Day: Every Sunday * Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM * Location: Marina Green * Format: Casual pickup, teams mixed up each week. Skill levels vary, but everyone's respectful and just there to have fun. * Age Range: 18–55 * What to Bring: Cleats, water, black and white t-shirt Important: Don't rely on this Meetup listing for final game details. Exact times, locations, player counts, and live updates are managed in our WhatsApp group.

Spooktacular Halloween Matinee

Clarion celebrates its 10th year as a performing arts center with a Halloween haunted open house. Performers include musicians, poets, a tea master, students of Clarion Children's Theater, and a fun-for-all shadow puppet theater. Bring the whole family and participate in this joyous event. **FREE if you come in costume. Otherwise, you'll be CHARGED!**

Filmmaking Community Screening & Mixer

Member Montage: Filmmaking Community Screening & Mixer By BAVC Media Ninth Street Independent Film Center 145 9th Street #105 San Francisco, CA 94103 Thursday, October 29 • 6 PM - 8:30 PM Overview Local filmmakers sharing their work with the BAVC Media community, followed by a happy hour to connect with fellow creatives. Doors open at 6pm and the screening starts promptly at 6:15pm The Member Montage: Community Screening & Mixer is a new event series for Bay Area filmmakers. Creating a judgment-free space to share and workshop short films, music videos, passion projects, or works in progress with the BAVC Media community. There's no theme this time around, but spooky films are encouraged. Kick back after the screening for the happy hour and connect with other creatives to collaborate, network, discuss, and inspire one another. Who can attend? Anyone! This is a free and open event to watch some cool stuff and meet fellow artists, creatives, and filmmakers in the Bay Area. You can choose to give a voluntary donation if you have the means, but we want this event to be accessible to everyone. Please RSVP here too... https://www.eventbrite.com/e/member-montage-community-screening-mixer-tickets-2002102211610

ATA Open Screening - Short Film Festival

[https://www.atasite.org/engage/openscreening/](https://www.atasite.org/engage/openscreening/) Open Screening ATA’s Open Screening is the only monthly open submissions screening in the Bay Area. The first Thursday of every month we have an Open Screening. An Open Screening is where we invite local filmmakers to show their short subject films (under 15 mins.). It is a free event and you can either screen a film or just be a member of the audience. Either way it is FREE. Please let us know if you would like to screen something. We love films and would love to see yours. Artists’ Television Access is a San Francisco-based, artist-run, non-profit organization that cultivates and promotes culturally-aware, underground media and experimental art. We provide an accessible screening venue and gallery for the presentation of programmed and guest-curated screenings, exhibitions, performances, workshops and events. We believe in fostering a supportive community for the exhibition of innovative art and the exchange of non-conformist ideas. 992 Valencia Street \| San Francisco\, CA 94110 Submissions: To submit a digital file, email us at openscreening@atasite.org. 1 week advance submissions strongly recommended. If not, just walk in before the show. Maximum length: 15 min. We are equipped to show digital files, DVD, miniDV/DV-cam, VHS, beta, 8mm and 16mm. For 8mm and 16mm films, please give us advance notice. Show at 8:00 pm, doors open at 7:30. More Info: contact openscreening@atasite.org

Photojournalism Panel - SF Main Library

An Evening with Jane Schoenbrun!

Join us for a special evening with acclaimed filmmaker and writer **Jane Schoenbrun** ("Teenage Sex & Death At Camp Miasma", "I Saw The TV Glow"), celebrating the release of their debut novel, ***Public Access Afterworld***. **Schoenbrun will join us for a moderated conversation about the book and their work, followed by a screening of their acclaimed film *I Saw the TV Glow***. A mesmerizing mash-up of speculative fiction, horror, and conspiracy, *Public Access Afterworld* spans decades and realities, following an unforgettable ensemble of outsiders drawn into the mystery of a strange pirate television network broadcasting from somewhere beyond the static. *Ticket includes a pre-signed copy of Public Access Afterworld.* Additional books will be available for purchase at the event. Tickets: https://roxie.com/film/an-evening-with-jane-schoenbrun-public-access-afterworld-i-saw-the-tv-glow/ The event starts at 6 pm - we'll get in line no later than 5.30 pm. Buy your tickets now, this event might sell out. Please indicate in the event chat if you're interested in dinner before the show - happy to organize!

Wildwood

Come join for Wildwood, Laika's latest movie combining fantasy adventure with Portland, Oregon. Laika Studios is known for their gorgeous stop motion animation in their films Coraline and Kubo and the Two Strings. To attend this event, you have to BUY A TICKET (HERE: [https://www.amctheatres.com/showtimes/146857134/seats](https://www.amctheatres.com/showtimes/146857134/seats)) for the 7:15pm showing on Friday, October 23, 2026 showing of WILDWOOD at AMC Metreon. We will plan to meet around concessions at 7pm for brief introductions then we'll enjoy the movie. After the movie, we'll meet back at concessions and head to another spot to discuss the movie (probably Natoma Cabana). Looking forward to seeing you there!

AMC A-List Meetup

Are you an AMC A-List member? Come meet other A-List members and find people with similar movie tastes to add to your Entourage list to book movies with together. The event will be casual - we'll get a table downstairs to chat and meet up and you can book an afternoon movie and head up whenever it's time. I'll probably plan on the 3pm Street Fighter screening. Note: AMC A-List is a paid subscription to see up to 4 movies a week at AMC Theaters. You are welcome to join if you are not a subscriber, but you will likely not get as much out of this meetup as current subscribers. [https://www.amctheatres.com/amcstubs/alist](https://www.amctheatres.com/amcstubs/alist)

🔬✨ Exploratorium After Dark: Science, Curiosity & Waterfront Fun!

Maurice Pialat’s “La maison des bois: Episodes 1–3”

Join us at a rare screeing of French director *Maurice Pialat’s La maison des bois: Episodes 1–3*. NOTE: Consider purchasing your tickets in advance. Screenings sometimes sell out. “Epic yet intimate, sweeping yet personal, *La maison des bois* stands as one of the greatest achievements in the history of television, as well as legendary director Maurice Pialat’s magnum opus. Commissioned for Télévision Française in 1971, this seven-episode, nearly four-hundred-minute miniseries considers the impact of World War I on a simple French family living in the countryside. Applying a naturalistic focus to their subject, Pialat and screenwriter René Wheeler capture both the historical scope of the conflict and the subtle ways that a small town’s quotidian routines and rituals—church, school, tavern—are indelibly touched by it. --Pacific Film Archive Pacific Film Archive Tickets, Information, and Directions: [https://bampfa.org/event/maison-des-bois-episodes-1-3](https://bampfa.org/event/maison-des-bois-episodes-1-3) 3:00 Meet at PFA's Box Office (2155 Center Street) to purchase or pick up tickets. The film starts at 3:30. 5:30 After the film we will meet at Elaichi cafe on 2161 Allston Way for conversation.

Walk & Talk About Life's Big Questions

[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations. If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!). **HOW IT WORKS** **Step 1: Bring a topic** Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event. **Step 2: Circle up & share** We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds. **Step 3: Walk, talk & float** We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!" **Step 4: Feel more alive** Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times. *For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)* **HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC** A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about. Recent topics include: * "What are you passionate about right now?" * "What makes a good friend?" * "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?" * "How do you want to be remembered?" * "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?" Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter. **WHAT TO EXPECT** This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.* But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here. **FAQ** * Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk! * We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space. * We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space. * Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know. * Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic! **LOGISTICS** * If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event. * This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs. * Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details. * If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋 **IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...** [The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up. * This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).

Afro-Filipino Jazz Project -- a free outdoor show

Whether he’s leading his own band, performing in the sextet of longtime creative partner John Santos, or directing the Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble of San Francisco, flutist, percussionist, and arranger John Calloway is a Bay Area icon who’s been at the center of the San Francisco Latin jazz scene for some five decades. But his latest and most personal project yet, the Afro-Filipino Jazz Project, takes his music in a new direction. Founded in 2022 as a creative, interactive space, the Project is intended to bring together Afro-Filipinx, African-American and Filipino-American musicians to explore a broad range of musical styles, with a particular emphasis on jazz idioms, African-American roots and traditional and folkloric Filipino music. Appearing for this concert are: bassist Marcus Shelby, drummer Deszon Claiborne, pianist Murray Low, saxophonist TJ Milan, kulintang master Conrad Benedicto, vocalist and dancer Ting Alvarez, and guest vocalist Anna Maria Flechero. **COST**: $1.00 donation to the Meetup organizer (that's me!) to offset the $180.00 per year in fees that Meetup charges me as head organizer. Other than that, the show itself is FREE to attend. VENUE/SEATING: This show is held outdoors in the attractive Yerba Buena Gardens in downtown San Francisco. The festival volunteers put out some chairs before festival events' start time, but they have reduced the seating somewhat over the years - so I recommend either arriving early to snag a chair OR bringing your own low-backed chair or beach towel to sit or lie on. This is a general-admission show, with **no** tickets or reservations needed. MORE INFO and VIDEO: https://ybgfestival.org/event/afro-filipino-jazz-project/ **WHEN/WHERE TO MEET:** To increase our chances of getting seats together and to have a chance to socialize beforehand, **let's meet up by 1:30 p.m. in the seating area,** aiming for front center or front side sections. (The performance starts at 2:00 p.m.) **HOW TO FIND ME:** I'm WF, about 5 feet tall, with glasses and short, salt-&-pepper hair. I'll send my cellphone number to RSVPers before the event and will leave the phone on until the first band goes on. **Please text me or leave a comment on the Meetup Event page if you don't spot me.** TRANSIT INFO: The performance location is on the route for several SF Muni Mission Street bus lines and is also located about 2 blocks from BART (Take your pick of the Powell or Montgomery stations) and from Market Street bus stops. If you're driving, expect to pay for parking at one of the nearby garages. ADDITIONAL INFO: People are free to bring their own food or drink to enjoy at the show, or you can buy take-out food at some fast-casual places in the immediate area (in and near the Metreon). Indoor public restrooms are on site at the Yerba Buena Gardens complex. MORE LOGISTICAL INFO on driving, parking, etc. http://www.ybgfestival.org/visitor-info/ See the VISITOR MAP on this page: https://ybgfestival.org/visitor-info/#seats